How do I know if I'm gay, lesbian, or bisexual?

From my own experiences, it takes a lot of thinking, a lot of feeling and just generally accepting the ideas. Experimenting can help too, though that never happened to me. I fell in love with a girl, but I knew for sure that I am still attracted to males. I know a friend who thought she was bisexual or pansexual at first and then realized that she just really really likes girls. So really, in order to tell just listen to your feelings first. It's okay if you change your mind too, you might think you're gay/lesbian and then realize later that you still like the opposite sex. It fluctuates sometimes. Sexuality is sometimes complicated but you have your whole life to figure things out. Don't feel pressured. Feelings first. Just remember that.

Sometimes it is just a feeling you have had since you were little. Sometimes its because you have had a specific attraction to someone of your same gender. It can vary.

gay is generally used as an umbrella term for those who are attracted to the same gender, although it more specifically means males attracted to males. lesbians is used for females attracted to females, and bisexual is used when someone is attracted to both males and females. as far as how you know, that's based on your own personal feelings and as far as gay/lesbian goes, the gender you identify as.

You'll know when you know. You don't need to rush yourself to find out if you are this or that. Just be you and that's all that matters.

It may seem obvious, but start looking up the definitions and 'symptoms' for these terms. Then see if these define you and think if they define a very large aspect of your thinking. Soul search and make lists comparing things and apply your critical thinking. Try to talk to somebody from the LGBTQ community in a support group or a friend and ask how they realized their sexuality. Stay calm and think your decisions through and make plans and it will all work out in the end.

Sadly, there is no "one size fits all" answer to knowing if you're LGB. The best thing to do if you're in a situation where you're beginning to question is to pay attention to your own body signals. Do you tend to find yourself looking at someone of the same or opposite gender more, or maybe both seem to be even? Whatever may be bothering you, remember that you absolutely are not alone, there are many other people going through this exact same questioning stage. Definitely take some time to check out The Trevor Project, as they have some great resources over there specifically for this, and also feel free to chat with one of the listeners here at 7 cups, as we'd be more than happy to help.

You will find yourself attracted to others of your own gender and, if you're bisexual, those of other genders too. However, if you find yourself simply experiencing a lack of attraction to another gender, you may be asexual, which means lack of sexual attraction. Asexuals can still experience romantic or aesthetic attraction.

If you're attracted to those of the same gender, then you're gay (male) or lesbian (female). If you're attracted to both genders then you're bisexual. Humans like to be understood and also like to fit in. Sometimes if we don't entirely fit into a box, then we wonder if we'll ever be understood, maybe there's something wrong with me if (for example) I'm a lesbian but I find myself incredibly rarely attracted to a guy! There's no wrong answer here. Who's going to tell you off if you identify as lesbian one week or gay and bisexual afterwards. There aren't 'label police', just go with the flow and take your time. Get to know yourself. Do we even need these labels anyway? I think being happy and safe is all that matters.

Well, you've just got to be honest with yourself, meaning being 100% honest about who you're attracted to. You can also ask yourself questions like 'Would I ever want to be in a relationship with someone of the same sex?' or 'Am I attracted to people of the opposite sex emotionally and physically?'. Answering these honestly can help you figure things out; I know this from personal experience, when I was discovering that I was pansexual.

That is something you find out by putting aside any fears or worries you may have, just long enough to look at what you really want in a romantic relationship, who it is you want to be with.